A Linguistic Study of Antonymy in English language
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Keywords

antonymy, antonyms, English text, linguistic study, opposite, concept

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A Linguistic Study of Antonymy in English language. (2024). CONFERENCE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES IN SCIENTIFIC INNOVATIVE RESEARCH, 1(1), 45-49. https://universalpublishings.com/index.php/cnassir/article/view/3812

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to examine the concept of antonymy in English literature. The paper begins by highlighting the importance of this study, followed by providing a comprehensive explanation of antonymy and its categorization, supported by illustrative examples. The primary emphasis of the paper lies in exploring the utilization of antonymy in specific English texts from a linguistic standpoint. Abundant instances of antonyms are cited to enhance the clarity of the explanations, demonstrating that a deeper understanding and investigation of antonymy can greatly enhance the interpretation of various texts and contribute to the enrichment of literary expression 

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References

Egan, R.F. (1968). Survey of the History of English Synonymy. Spingfield, MA: Merriam-Webster

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